Welcome to the updated OSBA website
OSBA's website, the hub of OSBA's communications with both members and the public, has been updated to provide enhanced levels of service, access and information:
OSBA's website, the hub of OSBA's communications with both members and the public, has been updated to provide enhanced levels of service, access and information:
Blogs: OSBA staff contribute to blogs that provide up-to-date information to help members in their roles, including Achievement Matters, which covers timely student achievement topics; Facts in a Flash: OSBA’s weekly legislative update; and Legal Ledger, where you can review the latest legal topics affecting school districts.
Public schools are a critical component of an informed, democratic society and the American way of life. They provide the educational foundation that each and every child needs to go on to college and careers — and succeed in life.
Biennial budget update
The House Finance Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education has finished hearings on the education provisions of the biennial budget legislation, House Bill (HB) 49. The General Assembly is set to begin its two-week spring recess April 10. We anticipate the House will have its changes incorporated into a substitute version of HB 49 when members return.
House Education and Career Readiness Committee
OSBA is seeking outstanding student programs and artwork for the Student Achievement Fair at the OSBA Capital Conference.
Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court answered a question that it had deferred 35 years ago in its seminal opinion on education for children with disabilities—Board of Edn. of Hendrick Hudson Central School Dist. v. Rowley.
OSBA has numerous resources to help you run for your local school boards.
Learn what a school board member does and the responsibilities of serving on a school board
View free webinars on becoming a school board candidate, campaign first steps and campaign contributions, expenditures and reporting requirements.